OXY
Scholarship Name: OXY Cash for College
Description: It doesn’t get easier than the OXY Cash for College competition. If you are aged 13-18, ask your parents to head on over to the OXY site and complete their super fast on-line application. One grand prize winner will be selected for a $25,000 contribution to your 529 College Savings Plan. There are also five 1st place prizes of $10,000 each and five 2nd place prizes of $5,000 each.
Award: $5,000 – $25,000
Awards per Year: 11
Award is Open to: Students between the ages of 13-18
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: Your parents can fill out the application for you at the OXY site. (3/28/12 – Award may no longer be available)
American Students Fund
Scholarship Name: Speak New Words Music Video Contest [AWARD CLOSED]
Description: Here’s a great way to showcase your talent and creativity, while possibly earning as much as $5,000 for college. Grab your camcorder and record a music video that addresses the 13 character traits you believe will bring true cultural change for our country. Applicants must be at least 13 years of age and produce a video no less than one minute (and no more than four minutes) long. Lyrics must be original, and music can be original or karaoke. Keep your messages positive (and free of “controversial words”).
Award: $5,000
Awards per Year: 1
Award is Open to: Students over 13 years old
Major/Field of Study: Open
How to Apply/Contact: Find out how to create and upload your video on the website [AWARD CLOSED].